PHASE 2 - IN PROGRESS
Phase 2 of the Downtown Pathways Project is the completion of Alley 5. Alley 5 is located on the north side of the 100 E Block Market Street. It is our art-themed alleyway. It also includes adding seating, art improvements, sidewalk improvements, and security cameras in the Phase 1 and Phase 2 alleyways. We are currently fundraising for Phase 2. The Wells County Foundation, Inc. has granted Phase 2 of this project with a $100,000.00 dollar-for-dollar matching grant to help support this project. CLICK HERE to learn more about Phase 1. CLICK HERE to learn more about Phase 3.
Alley 5 Engineering Plans: CLICK HERE
Phase 2 Budget
Design / Management $20,000.00
Alley 5 - Construction $290,000.00
Alley 5 - Storm Drainage $25,000.00
Alley 5 - Construction Contingency $29,000.00
Art $25,000.00
Seating $20,000.00
Security Cameras $20,000.00
Sidewalk Repairs $40,000.00
Total Phase 2 Budget $469,000.00
Fundraising
GOAL $469,000.00
Fundraising Status $148,333.00
Remainder $320,667.00
Matching Funds are available through a grant from the Wells County Foundation, Inc. Phase 2 of the Downtown Pathways Project has received a $100,000.00 dollar-for-dollar matching grant, made possible by the Eli Lilly Foundation Gift VIII.
TIMELINE
The goal for phase 2 of the Downtown Pathways Project is to complete fundraising by Fall 2025. We also aim to commence construction in the Spring of 2026 for Alley 5 and the additional seating, art improvements, sidewalk improvements, and security cameras for the Phase 1 and Phase 2 Alleyways.
HOW CAN YOU HELP
1. Share about this project with your friends and family
2. Share about this project on social media. Follow Bluffton NOW! on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about the project and stay current on fundraising efforts.
3. Contribute financially towards the dollar-for-dollar matching grant through the Wells County Foundation. Your donation will be matched until we hit our $100,000 fundraising goal.
Donation Levels:
Alley Sponsor $50,000 (1 Available) or
2 Co-Alley Sponsor $25,000 (2 Available)
Alley Art Sponsor $15,000 (Multiple Available)
Alley Lighting Sponsor $10,000 (Multiple Available)
Alley Amenity Sponsor $5,000 (Multiple Available)
Gold Level Sponsor $2,500 (Multiple Available)
Silver Level Sponsor $1,000 (Multiple Available)
Bronze Level Sponsor $500 (Multiple Available)
Friend of Downtown $100 (Multiple Available)
Donations will commemorated on this page and our social media pages! All sponsors at the Bronze or higher level will be commemorated on signage to be installed in the alleyways. Donations can also be made anonymously per your request.
Donations are Tax Deductible
Fundraising Brochure: CLICK HERE
Fundraising Letter: CLICK HERE
Donation Slip: CLICK HERE
Select Bluffton NOW!
Downtown Pathways Project
Make checks out to Wells County Foundation, Inc.
Mail Checks & Completed Donation Slip To:
Wells County Foundation, Inc.
Note: "Pathways Project" in the memo
222 W Market St
Bluffton, IN 46714